Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Ferries | 11 | — | 0 | 17 | 17 100% |
| here | 9 | — | 0 | 11 | 11 100% |
| WSDOT | 8 | — | 0 | 15 | 15 100% |
| 7 | — | 0 | 21 | 21 100% | |
| Washington State Department of Transportation | 6 | — | 0 | 7 | 4 57.1% |
| Ferry Schedule | 5 | — | 0 | 37 | 20 54.1% |
| Washington State Ferry | 5 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| ferry | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/ | 4 | — | 0 | 10 | 10 100% |
| Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| statewide travel map | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| travel alerts | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| statewide pass conditions | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| Seattle Traffic | 3 | — | 0 | 52 | 52 100% |
| https://www.wsdot.com/winter/ | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| Edmonds-Kingston | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| The Washington State Department of Transportation offers a similar map | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| road conditions | 2 | — | 0 | 185 | 185 100% |
| traction tires & chains | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| view the ferry schedule here! | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| helpful checklists | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| WSDOT mountain passes | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| website | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Seattle traffic map, cams | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| ferry schedule | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| WASHINGTON STATE TRAFFIC | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Check here | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| real-time travel map | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| Travel Center Map | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 0% |
| online travel alerts | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Washington | 2 | — | 0 | 772 | 772 100% |
| WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Bainbridge Island Ferry | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Washington State Travel Alerts | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Mountain Passes | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Washington State Ferry Schedule | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| winter travel | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Real Time Map | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| check the weather and road conditions for Stevens Pass | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| pass reports | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| ferry schedules | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| real-time map | 1 | — | 0 | 23 | 23 100% |
| WSDOT Real-Time Map | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| check mobile app and online alerts | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| ferry Seattle-Bainbridge | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Southworth/Vashon | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Traffic and Road Reports | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| SR 18: I-5 Interchange, MP 0.2 Located 46 miles NW of Crystal Mountain | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Washington State Ferry Information | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to wsdot.com?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to wsdot.com, sorted by the number of referring domains using each anchor. Anchor texts range from branded terms (like the domain name itself) to keyword-rich phrases that describe the linked content. The distribution of anchor texts reveals how other websites perceive and describe wsdot.com.
What is anchor text?
Anchor text is the visible, clickable text in a hyperlink. Search engines use anchor text as a signal to understand what the linked page is about. For example, if many sites link to a page using the anchor text "best running shoes," search engines infer that the page is relevant to that topic. Anchor text appears in several forms: exact-match (contains target keywords), branded (uses the company or domain name), generic (like "click here"), and naked URLs.
Why is anchor text analysis important for SEO?
Anchor text analysis helps identify potential SEO risks and opportunities. A natural backlink profile has diverse anchor texts including branded terms, generic phrases, and topic-relevant keywords. Over-optimization, where too many backlinks use the same exact-match keyword anchor, can trigger search engine penalties. Conversely, understanding which anchors drive the most authority (measured by referring domain count and DR) helps prioritize link building efforts.
How many unique anchor texts does wsdot.com have?
The anchor text report for wsdot.com displays all distinct anchor texts grouped by their hash. Each row shows how many unique referring domains use that anchor, the total number of links, and the dofollow percentage. A high number of unique anchors generally indicates a healthy, natural backlink profile with diverse link sources.